2003 YAMAHA XVS1100 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 YAMAHA XVS1100
The 2003 YAMAHA XVS1100 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 YAMAHA XVS1100
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 YAMAHA XVS1100. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2003 YAMAHA XVS1100
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 YAMAHA XVS1100. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V067000 (Seats) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
WHILE DRIVING MY MOTORCYCLE I SUDDENLY NOTICED A HIGH PITCHED WHINING NOISE DURING DECELERATION. I WAS CLOSE TO HOME AND THE NOISE BECAME LOUDER. AFTER FURTHER REVIEW, I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT THE MID DRIVE SHAFT FAILED AND THE NUT HOLDING THE U JOINT ON HAD BROKEN OFF. MY MOTORCYCLE HAS 27000 MILES ON IT. IT TURNS OUT THIS FAILURE IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE VSTAR 1100 SHAFT DRIVES FOR MANY YEARS.
Safety Rating for the 2003 YAMAHA XVS1100
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 YAMAHA XVS1100 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 YAMAHA XVS1100
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 YAMAHA XVS1100
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA XVS1100
- 1999 YAMAHA XVS1100 — 1 complaint
- 2000 YAMAHA XVS1100 — 6 complaints
- 2001 YAMAHA XVS1100 — 7 complaints
- 2002 YAMAHA XVS1100 — 3 complaints
- 2003 YAMAHA XVS1100 (current)
- 2004 YAMAHA XVS1100 — 2 complaints
- 2005 YAMAHA XVS1100 — 11 complaints
- 2006 YAMAHA XVS1100 — 20 complaints
Other YAMAHA Models
- YAMAHA ROAD STAR — 326 total complaints
- YAMAHA YAMAHA — 209 total complaints
- YAMAHA YZFR1 — 132 total complaints
- YAMAHA ROAD STAR WARRIOR — 125 total complaints
- YAMAHA BOLT — 112 total complaints
- YAMAHA FJR1300 — 99 total complaints
- YAMAHA FJR13 — 82 total complaints
- YAMAHA ROAD STAR SILVERADO — 80 total complaints